This time I am 12 days late to tell a story of an enlightened festival Dev Deepawali(Ganga Snaan). But now after 12 days here I am with some views and pics of my holy city Benaras.
By the way this is my b'day on this occasion [:)] according to Hindu Panchaang. That feels blessed [:)].
By the way this is my b'day on this occasion [:)] according to Hindu Panchaang. That feels blessed [:)].
Dev Diwali is observed on the full moon day (Purnima) in the month of Kartik in a traditional Hindu calendar and is the Diwali of the Devas or Gods.
Dev Diwali, or Dev Deepawali, as the name indicates is the Diwali celebration of the Devas.It is believed that Lord Vishnu returned to Vaikuntha, his abode on this day after the Vamana incarnation and visiting King Bali.Another legend has it that Lord Shiva killed the three demons, who were killing the Devas and humans, and destroyed the three cities built by them on this day.
In the evening under the full moon reflecting in the holy waters each ghat is performing Ganga Aarti with vedic hymns chanted by priests in order to please and welcome the Gods and the people of the city started lighting up the many candles for this special evening.
Dev Diwali marks the end of the fortnight of Diwali celebrations and a major event on the day is the lighting of Diyas (lamps) during night after the moon is sighted. These lamps are lit as a mark of welcome to the Gods as it is believed that they descend on earth on that special day.
Dev Diwali, celebrated on the fifteenth day of Diwali, is a tribute to river Ganga by the people of Varanasi and is observed with fireworks, great fanfare and feasts at every ghat along the holy waters of the Ganges.
2 stones hit me....wanna throw more??:
Great shots... nothing like them.
@Sahai: Thanks buddy :)
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